In collaboration with Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI),
CareerBuilder has released a list of the occupations with the
highest projected career opportunities for 2015. The occupations
are ranked based on the size of the gap between monthly online job
postings and actual hires. Coming in third on the list is... Continue +

Are you an LPN/LVN or RN who has thought about earning a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree? If you are then you're in very
good company. Did you know that 43% percent of new registered
nurses hold a BSN? That's not all. Many registered nurses are are
going back to school to continue their education to earn a BSN.... Continue +

Are you a registered nurse (RN) considering educational
advancement? If you have completed a nursing diploma program or an
associate's degree program in nursing, you may be considering the
pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of
Science in Nursing (MSN). But how do you decide which advanced
degree is for... Continue +

As a woman who is currently in her third trimester of pregnancy, I
feel a special connection to the work performed by certified
nurse-midwives (CNMs). The University of Cincinnati recently
published an infographic that details the role of a certified
nurse-midwife. If you're looking for a new nursing career path,
consider... Continue +

A recent article on the Yahoo Education site highlights a new
trend in education—more and more prime-age workers are turning to
associate’s degrees instead of bachelor’s degrees. Could an
associate's degree be the answer for you? According to a recent
report by the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce, 5.6
to 10.4... Continue +

I have been fortunate enough to meet thousands of nurses across
Michigan over the years. All of whom are motivated and driven to
care for those in need. These nurses are truly special and vital to
making the world a better place. They want the best care for their
patients. There have been many theories over the years as to how... Continue +

Recently, my oldest daughter graduated with her BSN RN. I couldn't
have been more proud as I saw her step up to the dean to collect
her diploma! Five days after passing her NCLEX exam, she was
offered a position on the post surgical floor of one of the finest
hospitals in Phoenix, Banner Hospital. She couldn't be happier.... Continue +

If you've considered furthering your nursing education through the
pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), you've likely
wondered about the potential benefits of holding a BSN. While there
are many routes that lead to a solid nursing education, the most
direct and beneficial route involves becoming a... Continue +

May is upon us, which—here in the great city of Indianapolis, where
The College Network is headquartered—means it's time for the 500
Festival! The 500 Festival is a month-long celebration that
culminates with the Indy 500 auto race. One of the most popular
festival events is the Mini-Marathon, which is the largest half
marathon... Continue +

Did you read today’s article in the Times-Herald on the increasing
nursing shortage in the state of Georgia? In this article, Dr.
Grams, the Dean of the University of West Georgia, is predicting
that there will be a shortage of nurses in Georgia that equals 20
percent by 2015, and that number could be as high as 260,000... Continue +

As an LPN, you don't have to choose between your career and
furthering your education. We make it possible to work and earn
your degree at the same time. You can begin today and move at your
own pace, setting your study schedule around the things that are
important to you. You may have even encountered the long waiting
lists... Continue +

In a recent blog, we highlighted the changing healthcare landscape
and the call from the Institute of Medicine for 80% of nurses to
hold at least a bachelor's degree by the year 2020. As well,
there is a push for nurses everywhere to go back to school with
more and more hospitals reaching to achieve Magnet status which
requires... Continue +

If you are an LPN/LVN, you’ve probably considered going back to
school to earn your degree and RN license. With the demand for
qualified RNs on the rise, it’s a great time to start working
toward a higher nursing credential. Earning your associate’s degree
in nursing isn’t the only way to get your RN license—in fact, there
are... Continue +

Since the 2011 release of The Future of Nursing report by the
Institute of Medicine (IOM), healthcare researchers have continued
to justify the push for more baccalaureate-level registered nurses.
One of the most powerful testaments to the power of baccalaureate
education lies in the fact that facilities with more BSN-RNs... Continue +

Last month, ABC premiered ‘NY Med,’ an eight-part documentary
series that explores the daily action on the ER floor at New
York-Presbyterian Hospital. The series, directed by producer
Terence Wrong, followed nurses and doctors over the course of 16
months, capturing their most touching and most tragic interactions
with patients.... Continue +

I am really thrilled to see that Indiana State University's (one of
the best schools in the Mid-West according to the U.S. News &
World Report and The Princeton Review) online LVN to BS in Nursing
program is now recognized in the state of Texas. This completely
distance-based program allows an LVN to work full time and... Continue +

The College Network has exciting news for Texas LVNs! We are now
making it possible to complete an LVN to Bachelor of Science in
Nursing program entirely through distance learning. This program,
available through Indiana State University, will enable you to sit
for your NCLEX-RN exam in Texas. As you know, registered nurses... Continue +

If you are a nurse, you most likely have heard of the call by The
Institute of Medicine that by the year 2020, 80% of nurses hold
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. It is a call to
action for the nursing industry to respond to the changing needs of
the healthcare system. Hospitals have also started requiring... Continue +

A recent article on Nurse.com offers an alarming statistic
on the health of nurses: more than 50% of nurses are obese, and 10%
are smokers. The article offers some interesting information and
advice for working nurses on staying healthy. I have condensed some
relevant points for readers of The College Network Nursing... Continue +

If you’ve been thinking about going back to school to earn your
Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, now’s the time to do it. The demand
for nurses is at an all-time high, with the American College of
Medical Quality predicting a national shortage of 300,000 to 1
million nurses by the year 2020. The increase in demand is... Continue +